Today The National WWII Museum remembers longtime friend and WWII veteran Lawrence Brooks, who would have been 114 years old today. Drafted into the US Army in 1940, Brooks served in the 91st Engineer Battalion unit in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. During his time in service, Brooks earned the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and WWII Victory Medal. Brooks was the oldest known living American WWII veteran at the time of his passing in 2022. We are grateful for Mr. Brooks's service and friendship.
The National WWII Museum
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The National WWII Museum in New Orleans tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world.
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The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, The National WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world. Beyond the galleries, the Museum's online collections, virtual field trips, webinars, educational travel programs, and renowned International Conference on World War II offer patrons new ways to connect to history and honor the generation that sacrificed so much to secure our freedom.
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http://www.nationalww2museum.org
External link for The National WWII Museum
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 201-500 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- New Orleans, LA
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 2000
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Primäre
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945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, US
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Weather Update: The National WWII Museum will have a delayed opening on Thursday, September 12. At this time, we anticipate reopening at 11:00 a.m., subject to change based on the impacts from Hurricane Francine. Please check our website and social media for updates. www.nationalww2museum.org
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Weather Update: Due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine, The National WWII Museum will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11. Please visit our website for additional information and updates on reopening. www.nationalww2museum.org
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Mark Pedri didn't learn of his grandfather's harrowing journey as a prisoner of war during World War II until years after his death. In his documentary "Dear Sirs," Pedri retraces his grandfather's footsteps across Germany in an effort to better understand the man who helped raise him. Join us on September 19 for a screening of the film and discussion with Pedri in commemoration of National POW/MIA Awareness Day. Learn more and register for this event here: https://bit.ly/4ged7J5
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We were honored to recently host Medal of Honor Recipient and Congressional Medal of Honor Society President Britt Slabinski at the Museum. Joined by his wife, Christina, and Department of Veterans Affairs senior adviser Kimberly Mitchell, Slabinski visited our new Malcolm S. Forbes Rare and Iconic Gallery where he was able to talk with fellow Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams, who passed away in 2022, through the interactive Voices from the Front experience.
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While Anne Frank was in hiding during the German occupation of the Netherlands, she wrote what has become the world's most famous diary. But how could an unknown Jewish girl from Amsterdam be transformed into an international icon? Join us September 11 in conversation with author David Barnouw to discuss Frank's emergence as a global phenomenon and her legacy as a symbol of the Holocaust. Click the link to learn more and register today. https://bit.ly/4dPFUCr
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Spend your long weekend with us! The National WWII Museum is open and wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day. Plan your visit here: https://lnkd.in/gREqm2wf
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The National WWII Museum is offering free general admission for kids on weekends during the month of September! Explore immersive exhibits and interactive experiences to learn what life was like during World War II and how the war shaped the world we live in today. Plus, join us Tuesday and Saturday mornings for our new Storytime at the Museum, featuring WWII-themed children's books, fun activities, and crafts. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjiFZQRM
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